Dr. Ravindra Vilas Indubai Gadhave
Assistant Professor, ICT Mumbai
Research Areas
Sustainable wood adhesive based on Starch, Cellulose, Lignin, Tannin, Glucose, Xanthan gum, etc.
Moisture curing polyurethane adhesive based on biopolymers.
Water-resistant and heat-resistant wood adhesive.
Microsphere applications in the adhesive.
Silane-terminated polyurethane-based multi-substrate bonding adhesives.
Work Experience
Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai (Jun 2023 - Present)
Assistant Professor in the Department of Polymer and Surface Engineering
Superbond Adhesives Private Limited, Thane ( Oct 2021 - May 2023)
R&D - Head, Emulsions & PCR adhesives
Pidilite Industries Limited, Mumbai (Aug 2011 - Sep 2021)
Manager - Fevicol Division
Industrial Experience
Water based adhesives
Worked and developed products for bonding mica to Plywood (Commercial, Marine and BWP), laminate and wood Grades
- Economical grade PVAc adhesive (D1)
- Premium grade PVAc adhesive (D2)
- Premium grade PVAc adhesive (D2+)
- Premium grade PVAc adhesive (D3 and D3 convertible to D4)
- Developed product for bonding PVC, acrylic sheet to plywood
- Developed product for bonding PVC membrane to MDF (3D lamination)
- Developed adhesive for different types of papers
- Developed adhesive for paper bags (Bottom pasting and side pasting)
- Developed adhesive as per application techniques
- Developed sprayable and spreadable adhesive based on polychloroprene dispersion
- Developed adhesive for different types of vinyl flooring adhesive (Acrylic adhesives)
- Worked on different types of dry and wet lamination adhesives
- Developed product based on biopolymer for paper industries
- Developed gluestick based on polyvinylpyrrolidone, polyurethane dispersion and Biopolymers.
Solvent based adhesive
Rubber Based adhesive is a combination of Specific Rubbers, Synthetic Resins and Solvents.
- Developed rubber based multipurpose adhesive for: Upholstery, Bus body Hood and Interiors, PVC and Carpet flooring, Automobile assembly, Ducting, Leather and Foot Wear Works, Domestic application, Handicraft industry, Mattress manufacturing, Foam Bonding, Rubber, Coir and Foam, Wood / Plywood and Laminate Bonding.
- Development of aerosol type adhesive
- Development and up-gradation of Polychloroprene and SBS type adhesives
- Mattresses Sprayable Adhesive
Reactive adhesive
- Development and up-gradation of moisture curing polyurethane wood
- Developed faster setting, slower setting polyurethane-based wood adhesive
- Developed flame retardant adhesive based on moisture curing polyurethane
- Worked on low, medium, and high modulus construction sealants
- Worked on adhesive for multi-substrates
- Work on Silicone based
Hot Melt Adhesive
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Hot Melt Adhesives for PVC Edge Bonding, Side Gluing, Spine Sticking, Box Fixing, Hot Melt for Note Book and Carton Sealing, Hot Melt Pressure Sensitive Adhesives, Hygiene Products, Hot Melt Adhesives for Packaging, Hot melt PSA and Rat Glue
Other developmental work
- Development & Product standardization of Polyester putty for automotive & general
- Worked on Wood strainers, cleaner
- Gelatin based adhesive (Jelly glue)
- Two component acrylic polyurethane, two component Alkyd polyurethane-based wood coatings.
- One component polyurethane wood coating
- Developed acrylic construction sealants
Awards and Recognition
Promising young talent for Pidilite R&D
10th May 2012
Innovation for Pidilite R & D
May 2017
Process Design and Excellence initiative in R&D
Shri B.K.Parekh Memorial Excellence Award
Letter of Appreciation from Director
March 2022
Letter of Appreciation from Director
July 2022
About Me
I am Dr. Ravindra Gadhave, a Polymer Scientist and Researcher with 12 years of experience in Research & Development in Adhesives and Sealants. I have a strong background and deep interest in formulation, synthesis, design, and development based on project requirements.
Contact Me
Feel free to reach out to me for any inquiries or collaborations.
